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Catch the bus to End of Bellamy St
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive to End of Bellamy St
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

(0 km) End of Bellamy St to Zig Zag Creek Bridge int. Walk: Easy - servicetrail	Length = 217 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -16 m
From the end of Bellamy St (Pennant Hills), the walk passes around the locked metal gate[1][fac=8399] and follows the 'To Westleigh' arrow[2] downhill along the concrete management trail. After about 25m this walk leads past a picnic table[fac=8400][3] (on the left) then over the next 50m this walk continues downhill past the 'Halls Camp' information sign[4], the 'Natures Filter'[5] to come to an intersection with a dirt track (the Great North Walk) marked with an arrow pointing back up to 'Bellamy Street'[6]. Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'The Jungo' arrow[7] downhill along the wide concrete trail for 25m to cross over the culverted creek[8] (with a green rail[9] on one side)[fac=8404]. The walk continues down into the valley[10] along the concrete trail for another 110m to come to a signposted intersection marked with a 'Great North Walk' sign[11][12] (on your left), just before 'Zig Zag Creek'[13] and the long bridge[14].

(0.22 km) Zig Zag Creek Bridge int to Thornleigh Quarry Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 156 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 15 m	Descent = -8 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads gently downhill to then cross 'Zig Zag Creek'[15] on the 40m long bridge[16] (with handrails) to find the 'Zig Zag Siding' information sign[17][18] on the far side. The bridge path now merges back to the main wide trail[19] and heads steeply uphill[20] for about 50m[fac=8401] (with a handrail on the left side[21]). The trail then mostly flattens out for about 50m and leads gently up to the front of the old 'Thornleigh Quarry'[22], marked with a plaque on a large stone[23][24][25][fac=8402].

Old Thornleigh Quarry	Alt = 129 m
The old Thornleigh Quarry[26] is located beside the Heritage Trail in Thornleigh, within Berowra Valley Regional Park. The quarry dates back to 1883 and was initially a source of 'ballast' for portions of the Sydney (Homebush) to Newcastle (Waratah) rail link. There is a firm, flat dirt track[27] that leads about 40m from the concrete trail to the centre of the old quarry[28]. You will find a series of log seats in this amphitheatre[fac=8402] making this a pleasant spot to sit and enjoy the intriguing mix of nature and history. A book is available with some detail on this quarry and the associated zigzag railway: 'Sydney's Forgotten Quarry Railways' by John Oakes, ISBN 0 9757870 3 9

(0.37 km) Thornleigh Quarry to Int of Heritage Trail and De Saxe Cl trail Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - servicetrail	Length = 107 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 11 m	Descent = 0 m
Continue straight: From the front of the old Thornleigh Quarry[29][30], this walk follows the wide concrete trail gently uphill, initially keeping the quarry to the right, passing 'The Quarry' information sign[31]. The trail meanders through the bush for about 100m to come to an intersection at the base of a set of timber stairs[32] (on the right).

(0.48 km) Int of Heritage Trail and De Saxe Cl trail to End of Timbarra Rd Alternate Exit: Walk: Easy - servicetrail ( Show detail)	Length = 139 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 8 m	Descent = -3 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the concrete management trail gently uphill keeping the valley to the left. After about 40m the trail leads along the side of a small rock wall[33] to pass a 'Berowra Valley Regional Park' map sign[34] then about 25m later the trail leads past the old girl guide hall[35]. The walk continues along the concrete trail for another 50m to pass a 'Heritage Trail'[36] sign then head around the gate[37][fac=8403] to come to the end of Timbarra Rd (Westleigh)[38][39]. (End of the alternative exit track)

(0.48 km) Int of Heritage Trail and De Saxe Cl trail to End of De Saxe Close Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 49 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 10 m	Descent = 0 m
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk goes up the wooden steps and soon arrives at the end of De Saxe Cl.

Catch the bus from End of De Saxe Close
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip from the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive from End of De Saxe Close
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Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
All Camping Supplies	12 Railway Pde, Thornleigh	(02) 9481 0473	0.9 km
CampHikeClimb	20 George St, Hornsby	(02) 9476 5767	3.9 km
Kathmandu	236 Pacific Hwy (Westfield), Hornsby	(02) 9476 1399	3.9 km
Castle Tarpaulin Warehouse	14/ 10 Victoria Ave, Castle Hill	(02) 9899 3959	8.6 km
One Stop Adventure Shop	1045 Victoria Rd , West Ryde	(02) 9858 5844	8.8 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Bellamy St to De Saxe Cl dog walking trail.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Bellamy St to De Saxe Cl dog walking trail Click to re-center search
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	3 km (to the ESE)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	14 km (to the NNE)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	16 km (to the WSW)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	27 km (to the S)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	39 km (to the NNE)

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW MODERATE rating and No fire ban in place.
(Tomorrow the Fire Danger Rating is LOW MODERATE, No fire ban.) (Downloaded 7 years ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

°C (feels like °) km/h from the % humidity     (as at ) Wed       33° Showers. Likely storm developing. Thu 19°|28° Possible shower. Fri 18°|33° Partly cloudy. Sat 16°|26° Possible late shower.

Berowra Valley National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
Following the Berowra Creek the Berowra Valley National Park is located on the Hornsby Plateau and is made up of typical Hawkesbury Sandstone. The great North walk, Benowie walking track, and many other great walks stretch spann this park. The area has varied vegetation including many different sorts of Eucalyptus and plenty of native animals, includingl swamp wallibies, water dragons, bandicoots, Lyre Birds, and bush turkeys. There are several campsites within the Park, and Crosslands Reserve is also a popular spot near the middle of the park.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping
Current Park Closure information for Berowra Valley National Park
Closure information last downloaded Sunday 27th of September 2015 07:00 AM
Safety alerts: Quarry trail and Benowie walking track restricted access
Access restrictions are in place along trails that traverse the land managed by the Hornsby Rifle Range. Restricted areas include:

• an 800m section of trail, 2km in from the Quarry Road entrance at Dural
• an 800m section of trail, 300m in from the Stewart Avenue entrance at Hornsby
• a 750m section of the Benowie walking track between Steele Bridge and Fishponds Waterholes.

Shooting times are between 9am and 4.30pm, 7 days a week. All visitors wishing to access the restricted sections of trail during these times must request prior authorisation by contacting the Hornsby Rifle Range on their 24 hour contact number 0417 201 606. Consult the map on Page vii of the Berowra Valley National Park Draft Plan of Management to plan alternative routes during these hours. Visit the website for further information about the Hornsby Rifle Range.

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